Durano chairs basic educ and culture

Cebu Fifth District Representative Ramon “Red” H. Durano VI is the new chairperson of the Committee on Basic Education and Culture of the House of Representatives.

"I take the chairmanship both as a privilege and a challenge. A privilege to have been chosen among my peers to lead the august committee and at the same time, a challenge to raise a notch higher the services rendered by the committee,” Durano said in a statement.

Durano further emphasized the thrust of the committee which is to deliver accessible and quality learning to every Filipino student. Moreover, he vowed to ensure that every child is accorded his constitutional right to education, especially with the K+12 reform undertaken in the academe.

"Ensuring the future of the Filipino youth is our best investment for the nation,” he added.

Edwina M. Campomayor, Schools District Supervisor of Tudela town, said that they are very much happy and feel fortunate that Durano has been chosen to chair the committee.

“Surely, he could deliver what is best for the Filipino teachers and students. His programs in the district for education are best practices worth magnifying in the national level,” Campomayor said.

Durano is a staunch advocate of education, prioritizing scholarships and the construction of school buildings. As congressman, he was awarded one of the Most Outstanding Legislators of the 15th Congress.

He serves the district in various capacities, among others, as the ViceChairperson of both the Committee on Interparliamentary Relations and Diplomacy and the Committee on Ways and Means.